Water Improvement Project - Main Flushing Spring 2019

As an essential part of our system’s maintenance program during the spring and fall of each year, the Shrewsbury Water Department opens hydrants in an effort to clear our water mains of sediment and mineral build up.

Please click here for an important over...

Water Treatment Plant Update

CHLORINE ODOR AND TASTE OF TOWN DRINKING WATER

Vacancy Notice - Commission on Disabilities

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Commission on Disabilities consists of seven (7) persons appointed for staggered terms and is r...

Electronic Voting Study Committee - Town Meeting Final Report

The Electronic Voting Study Committee review is complete, and their final report is ready for viewing.  Please follow the link provided to download a copy of the Committee's final report.

Shrewsbury Employee Intranet Newsflash

Welcome to the Shrewsbury Employee Intranet.  This area is still under construction.  Please check back often for more information.  

SELCO to Perform Streetlight Work on Exit 22 of I-290 and Main Street intersection

SELCO will be replacing street lights on on/off ramps of Exit 22 on I-290.

This work will be performed at night from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

Updated as of May 17, 2019

The I-290 ramp closures of Exit 22 has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances on the Eas...

Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Program - Summer 2019

Summer 2019 Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF dates

Saturday, June 8

Saturday, July 13

Saturday, August 10

Saturday, September 14

REMINDERS:

• No brush allowed.
• Please do not leave any yard waste when the garage is closed.
• Please be prepared to show proof of residency.

Reconstruction of Main Street from I-290 to Town Center

Main Street Reconstruction Project, PRC #602740

The Main Street Reconstruction Project seeks to improve roadway and pedestrian safety from the I-290 ramps to Maple Avenue through a more efficient and consistent road width, installation of sidewalks on both...

Shrewsbury Department of Public Works 2019 Construction Projects

Please click here to view a presentation on the upcoming DPW Construction Projects for 2019. 

Please call 508-841-8502, or email engineering@shrewsburyma.gov for more details.

Stormwater Regulations and Utility in Effect

On February 19, 2019, as part of the MS4-2016 Permit and Article 21 (the Stormwater Management Bylaw), the Board of Sewer Commissioners voted to adopt the Stormwater Management Rules & Regulations (effective February 20, 2019), Stormwater Utility Rate...

Hearing to be Held on Fees for Federally Mandated Stormwater Regulation

Stormwater runoff is a growing environmental concern, which has resulted in the EPA requiring municipal stormwater regulations to be more stringent.

Proper management of Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) can not only improve water quality in local water...

Vacancy Notice - Board of Health

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified person interested in serving on the Board of Health for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Health is charged with the overall supervision of public health activities pursuant to the Town Chart...

Measles in Massachusetts - Summary and Resources/Trainings

MEASLES IN MASSACHUSETTS - 2019

Summary to Date and

New Measles Resources/Trainings

Due to routine childhood immunization with the MMR vaccine, measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. That disease elimination success story is currentl...

Facts about Addiction - April 30, 2019 and Wednesday, May 22, 2019

There are two dates to choose from:

• Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mountview Middle School, 270 Shrewsbury Street, Holden, MA
• Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Chocksett Middle School, 40 Boutelle Road, Sterling, MA

T...

Electronics Recycling Event - June 1, 2019

Accepting any and all electronics & appliances! 

Please click the Electronics Recycling Flier link for details.

Questions? Please contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@gmail.com

Read on...

Polystyrene Reduction Ban Bylaw - Effective January 1, 2020

In summary, this bylaw is to promote safe, reusable, and sustainable alternatives. It will also enhance both public and environmental health and reduce waste management issues.

Please click the Polystyrene Reduction Ban Bylaw Letter & Flier li...

Sweeping Update: Tuesday, May 21st

Sweeper 34 is working South Street to the Westboro town line and the streets off of it; Appaloosa, Berkshire and Arch Street areas and Sweeper 36 is working Oak Street and the streets off of Oak Street.

Kid's Equipment Day- DPW Open House

Come see the town's big trucks up close on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 9:00 am -1 :00 pm at the Municipal Highway Garage, 211 South Street.

See flyer for more details.

Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Program - Summer 2019

Summer 2019 Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF dates

Saturday, June 8

Saturday, July 13

Saturday, August 10

Saturday, September 14

REMINDERS:

• No brush allowed.
• Please do not leave any yard waste when the garage is closed.
• Please be prepared to show proof of residency.

New Permitting Fee Schedules

New fee schedules for Driveway, Trench on private property and Road Opening Permits have been in effect since January 1, 2019. Click here to see more details.

Shrewsbury Department of Public Works 2019 Construction Projects

Please click here to view a presentation on the upcoming DPW Construction Projects for 2019. 

Please call 508-841-8502, or email engineering@shrewsburyma.gov for more details.

Mailbox Replacement Policy

Memorial Day Parade 2019

The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th starting at 9:30 am from the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.

All veterans and active military personnel are welcome to march in the parade. Parade formation begins at 9:00 am in front of...

Yard Waste Pick-UP Program - May 20 thru May 24, 2019

Yard waste (leaves & grass) must be in the paper lawn & leaf bags.

Small bundled branches will also be collected if they are no larger than 3" in diameter, cut into 4 foot lengths, and securely tied into bundles. 

Please have yard wast...

Vacancy Notice - Commission on Disabilities

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Commission on Disabilities consists of seven (7) persons appointed for staggered terms and is r...

Vacancy Notice - Board of Health

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified person interested in serving on the Board of Health for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Health is charged with the overall supervision of public health activities pursuant to the Town Chart...

Rubbish & Recycling Delay - Week of May 27th thru June 1, 2019

If your normal collection day is Monday, it will now be picked up on Tuesday, May 28th

If your normal collection day is Tuesday, it will now be picked up on Wednesday, May 29th

If your normal collection day is Wednesday, it will now be picked up on Thursday...

Shrewsbury Department of Public Works 2019 Construction Projects

Please click here to view a presentation on the upcoming DPW Construction Projects for 2019. 

Please call 508-841-8502, or email engineering@shrewsburyma.gov for more details.

Vacancy Notice - Planning Board

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Planning Board as a Member for a five year term to expire on June 30, 2024.

The Planning Board consists of five (5) regular members and one (1) associate member appointed by th...

Important information regarding upcoming changes to the Rubbish & Recycling Program

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019

Waste Management and the Town of Shrewsbury are proud to announce a new co-collection trash & recycling program. New enhanced recycling collection services will begin July 1, 2019. Shrewsbury residents should be receiving informa...

Water Improvement Project - Main Flushing Spring 2019

As an essential part of our system’s maintenance program during the spring and fall of each year, the Shrewsbury Water Department opens hydrants in an effort to clear our water mains of sediment and mineral build up.

Please click here for an important over...

2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant & Election

The Annual Town Meeting & Election Warrant has been posted. Please click here to view. Relative documents will be posted here when available.

Electronics Recycling Event - June 1, 2019

Accepting any and all electronics & appliances! 

Please click the Electronics Recycling Flier link for details.

Questions? Please contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@gmail.com

Reconstruction of Main Street West of Town Center Resumes in April

Main Street Reconstruction Project, PRC #602740

The Main Street Reconstruction Project seeks to improve roadway and pedestrian safety from the I-290 ramps to Maple Avenue through a more efficient and consistent road width, installation of sidewalks on both...

Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Program - Summer 2019

• No brush allowed
• Do not leave any yard waste when the garage is closed
• Please be prepared to show proof of residency

Click the Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Flier link below.

Water Treatment Plant Update

CHLORINE ODOR AND TASTE OF TOWN DRINKING WATER

Polystyrene Reduction Ban Bylaw - Effective January 1, 2020

In summary, this bylaw is to promote safe, reusable, and sustainable alternatives. It will also enhance both public and environmental health and reduce waste management issues.

Please click the Polystyrene Reduction Ban Bylaw Letter & Flier li...

Main Newsflash Articles - Visit departmental pages for more updates, or click on the link below

Memorial Day Parade 2019

The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th starting at 9:30 am from the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.

All veterans and active military personnel are welcome to march in the parade. Parade formation begins at 9:00 am in front of...

Memorial Day Parade 2019

The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th starting at 9:30 am from the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.

All veterans and active military personnel are welcome to march in the parade. Parade formation begins at 9:00 am in front of...

Kid's Equipment Day- DPW Open House

Come see the town's big trucks up close on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 9:00 am -1 :00 pm at the Municipal Highway Garage, 211 South Street.

See flyer for more details.

Vacancy Notice - Planning Board

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Planning Board as a Member for a five year term to expire on June 30, 2024.

The Planning Board consists of five (5) regular members and one (1) associate member appointed by th...

Yard Waste Pick-UP Program - May 20 thru May 24, 2019

Yard waste (leaves & grass) must be in the paper lawn & leaf bags.

Small bundled branches will also be collected if they are no larger than 3" in diameter, cut into 4 foot lengths, and securely tied into bundles. 

Please have yard wast...

Rubbish & Recycling Delay - May 27 thru June 1, 2019

If your normal collection day is Monday, it will now be picked up on Tuesday, May 28

If your normal collection day is Tuesday, it will now be picked up on Wednesday, May 29

If your normal collection day is Wednesday, it will now be picked up on Thursday, Ma...

Solid Waste & Recycling Information Meetings

Residents will be receiving notices in the mail and are also encouraged to visit our website or attend any of the informational meetings. There will be door prizes and give-away items.

Waste Management and the Town of Shrewsbury are proud to announce a new...

Electronics Recycling Event - June 1, 2019

Accepting any and all electronics & appliances! 

Please click the Electronics Recycling Flier link for details.

Questions? Please contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@gmail.com

Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Program - Summer 2019

• No brush allowed
• Do not leave any yard waste when the garage is closed
• Please be prepared to show proof of residency

Click the Leaves & Grass Drop-OFF Flier link below.

Important information regarding upcoming changes to the Rubbish & Recycling Program

Dear Shrewsbury Residents,

We look forward to servicing the residents of the Town of Shrewsbury and helping the community to be as clean and green as possible. Waste Management is pleased to provide the following information in anticipation to upgrades in ...

Request for Broker Services

The Shrewsbury Development Corporation, acting on behalf of the Town of Shrewsbury, seeks proposals from qualified commercial real estate brokers to assist in the marketing and development of a 60 acre parcel of land with frontage on South Street and Rout...

2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant & Election

The Annual Town Meeting & Election Warrant has been posted. Please click here to view. Relative documents will be posted here when available.

FY 20 - Financial Plan - Fiscal Projection 2 - April 18, 2019

Fiscal Projection Two 

April 18, 2019 

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and the residents and taxpayers of Shrewsbury:  

I am pleased to present this revised financial plan for fiscal year 2020.  Thi...

Vacancy Notice - Commission on Disabilities

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Commission on Disabilities consists of seven (7) persons appointed for staggered terms and is r...

Vacancy Notice - Board of Health

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified person interested in serving on the Board of Health for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Health is charged with the overall supervision of public health activities pursuant to the Town Chart...

Vacancy Notice - Planning Board

The Town Manager is seeking a qualified individual interested in serving on the Planning Board as a Member for a five year term to expire on June 30, 2024.

The Planning Board consists of five (5) regular members and one (1) associate member appointed by th...

Water Improvement Project - Main Flushing Spring 2019

As an essential part of our system’s maintenance program during the spring and fall of each year, the Shrewsbury Water Department opens hydrants in an effort to clear our water mains of sediment and mineral build up.

Please click here for an important over...

Water Treatment Plant Update

CHLORINE ODOR AND TASTE OF TOWN DRINKING WATER

The Town of Shrewsbury Now Offering Auto-pay

Residents are reminded that we offer the convenience of online payments for your municipal bills through UniBank via UniPay Gold.

Now (beginning July 1), with UniPay Gold, you can create an automated payment plan, which allows you to set it and forget it!&...

Shrewsbury Department of Public Works 2019 Construction Projects

Please click here to view a presentation on the upcoming DPW Construction Projects for 2019. 

Please call 508-841-8502, or email engineering@shrewsburyma.gov for more details.

Water Improvement Project - Main Flushing Spring 2019

As an essential part of our system’s maintenance program during the spring and fall of each year, the Shrewsbury Water Department opens hydrants in an effort to clear our water mains of sediment and mineral build up.

Please click here for an important over...

Water Treatment Plant Update

CHLORINE ODOR AND TASTE OF TOWN DRINKING WATER